Remote Quality Improvement Data Analyst

E2E Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC; California; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignment Health is seeking a Remote Data Analyst to serve as an embedded analytics partner across the organization. The role turns complex data into actionable insights, dashboards, and recommendations to support decisions, efficiency, and strategic initiatives.

You will work across data domains, diagnose process issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements. Responsibilities include designing dashboards, standardizing data definitions, forecasting tools, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or operations analytics.
• Preferred: healthcare, insurance, or regulated environment experience.
• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, business, information systems, economics, public health, or related field; 4+ years can replace degree.
• Formal training in data analysis, data management, Lean/Six Sigma, or BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and ad-hoc analyses across operational datasets to uncover trends, variance drivers, root causes, and performance risks.
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to enable transparency, monitoring, and proactive decision-making across business units.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to investigate issues and develop data solutions.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear stories, business implications, and recommendations that influence strategic and operational decisions.
• Support efforts to standardize data definitions, data quality checks, and KPI frameworks across operational domains.
• Serve as an analytics resource and data steward for initiatives involving new systems, workflows, process redesign, or operational transformations.
• Develop analytical models and forecasting tools to support capacity planning, performance improvement, and strategic initiative evaluation.
• Identify opportunities to automate data collection, reporting, and workflow processes to increase efficiency and reduce repetitive manual effort.
• Create visual storytelling artifacts that communicate insights effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support regulatory, compliance, or audit-related reporting as needed, ensuring accuracy and integrity of operational data.
• Other duties and projects not listed above.

Skills

SQL

BI platforms

Analytics

Communication

Operations insight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business, Information Systems, Economics, Public Health, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Python

R

Excel

Job description

Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.

The Remote Data Analyst will serve as an embedded analytics partner and subject matter expert to operational leaders across the organization. This role is responsible for transforming complex operational and performance data into actionable insights, dashboards, and recommendations that support business decisions, operational efficiency, and strategic initiatives. The analyst will work across multiple data domains and systems, identifying trends, diagnosing process breakdowns, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement and measure improvements. This position plays a critical role in elevating data-driven decision making across operational functions and enabling the organization to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine and ad-hoc analyses across operational datasets to uncover trends, variance drivers, root causes, and performance risks.
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to enable transparency, monitoring, and proactive decision-making across business units.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations, Finance, IT, Quality, Compliance, Product) to investigate issues and develop data solutions.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear stories, business implications, and recommendations that influence strategic and operational decisions.
• Support efforts to standardize data definitions, data quality checks, and KPI frameworks across operational domains.
• Serve as an analytics resource and data steward for initiatives involving new systems, workflows, process redesign, or operational transformations.
• Develop analytical models and forecasting tools to support capacity planning, performance improvement, and strategic initiative evaluation.
• Identify opportunities to automate data collection, reporting, and workflow processes to increase efficiency and reduce repetitive manual effort.
• Create visual storytelling artifacts that communicate insights effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support regulatory, compliance, or audit-related reporting as needed, ensuring accuracy and integrity of operational data.
• Other duties and projects not listed above.

Job Requirements

Experience

• Required: 3+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or operations analytics. Experience using data to support process improvement, operations strategy, or performance management.
• Preferred: Experience in a healthcare, insurance, or regulated environment. Experience working with cross-functional or matrixed organizations.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business, Information Systems, Economics, Public Health, or a related field. 4+ years of direct relevant experience can be used to replace degree requirement.
• Preferred: n/a.

Training

• Required: n/a.
• Preferred: Formal training in data analysis, data management, Lean/Six Sigma, or BI tools.

Specialized Skills

• Required: Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with a Business Intelligence platform (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understanding of core operational concepts (e.g., workflows, KPIs, SLAs, process improvement).
• Preferred: Experience with Python, R, or advanced analytics tools.
• Knowledge of data governance or master data management principles.
• Experience in automation, workflow optimization, or building scalable data pipelines.
• Familiarity with Medicare Advantage, value-based care, or payer operations.

Essential Physical Functions

• 1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• 2. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range: $70,823.00 - $106,234.00 Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Alignment Health is championing a new path in senior care that empowers members to age well and live their most vibrant lives. Our mission-focused team makes high-quality, low-cost care a reality for members every day. Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most. We believe that great work comes from people who are inspired to be their best. We've built a team of people who want to make a difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. Come join the team that is changing health care - one person at a time.